Singleton Council

Upper Bylong

NSW2849

Upper Bylong at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5

Median age 62

The brief

What to know about Upper Bylong.

The postcode for Upper Bylong is 2849 (NSW).

Upper Bylong (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.

Upper Bylong has roughly 5 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Upper Bylong scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Upper Bylong's population at 5, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

5

Median age

62

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$230/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5

Median age: 62

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Upper Bylong.

Local schools for Upper Bylong

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Government School Catchment

Lue Public School

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Merriwa Central School

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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's Primary School

K-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Upper Bylong.

What is the Upper Bylong postcode?
Upper Bylong is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
Where is Upper Bylong?
Upper Bylong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
What is the average rent in Upper Bylong?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
What schools are in Upper Bylong?
There are 3 schools serving Upper Bylong on this page, including Lue Public School, Merriwa Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
How walkable is Upper Bylong?
Upper Bylong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Upper Bylong?
Upper Bylong is close to Bylong, Lee Creek, Budden, Coggan, Murrumbo.
What is the population of Upper Bylong?
The population of Upper Bylong is approximately 5 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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